Monterrey is a city full of places for enjoying excellent company and fabulous music. Monterrey nightlife is very lively and there is a great diversity of nightclubs to suit every taste. In different Monterrey nightclubs you can dance to techno and electronic music, northern cumbia, Spanish rock and many other musical styles. In addition, there are salsa and jazz clubs, piano bars and even many restaurants showcase some kind of musical act. Massive live concerts are also very frequent and you could have the chance of listening from a famous rock artist to a distinguished classical music performer.
In Monterrey nightlife you can also discover the authentic grupera music, a lilting rhythm typical of the north of the country and the Latin communities in the United States, which have a lot of fans. In many discotheques and nightclubs people dance and listen to live shows of groups that perform this kind of music.
Must part of Monterrey nightlife is centralized in a sector of cobbled streets named Barrio Antiguo (Old District), located pretty close to the Macro Plaza. The area offers a peculiar charm to people that like the bohemian atmosphere; the buildings, doors, windows and iron ornaments are memories from the years gone by. There you will find bars and nightclubs with any imaginable style of live and DJ music, a wide assortment of restaurants and cafes. Even though there are many entertainment venues spread in the entire city, the Barrio Antiguo is the gathering place for Monterreys youth and the setting for the best and most fashionable spots.
Alebrije
It is a huge place that can host 2,000 people, with large armchairs and flashing neon lights. It offers a spectacular ambience and there you can listen to a wide variety of pop music, as well as live bands that play regional music.
Aloha
This is a sophisticated lounge-bar located in the Restaurant Hawaii 5-0. It's where you can see and be seen. All the beautiful people of Monterrey go for the music and the chic ambiance. Enjoy exotic drinks and sushi. Remember, make your reservation or arrive early. Aloha is small, private and exclusive so make sure you get a seat inside!
Bar-Rio
Located in the Barrio Antiguo, is a usually crowded Monterrey nightclub where people go to listen to the hits of the moment, have refreshing cocktails and dance until the sun comes up. You can also enjoy the best live music at this modern nightclub.
Cafe Iguana
This is a good option for trying something different from the usual Monterrey nightlife atmosphere. It exhibits a colonial structure, with big doors and wooden frames and it is the launching platform for bands unknown to the big masses that play hard rock, which attract the underground music enthusiasts.
Club Privatt
Club Privatt is one of the most exclusive nightclubs in Monterrey. It is located in Valle del Campestre neighborhood, where you can enjoy an excellent atmosphere. It is normally frequented by the elite upper-class as well as Mexican celebrities. At Club Privatt, each night is different. On Wednesdays, enjoy the best live music. On Fridays, it's Young Adult Night when bands play live music. The 30-somethings can enjoy great 80s music on Saturdays.
There is also an assorted bar with a variety of tequilas, vodkas, whiskies, brandies, rum, imported liquors, champagne, bourbon, cocktails, martinis and wines.
El Zocalo
One of the most visited places in Monterrey, El Zocalo is found in the Barrio Antiguo on the famous Padre Mier Street. In this very site, you can find five of the most popular nightclubs of the city, all with different styles. You can find everything from the best live music to great entertainment. In Club 22, you can dance to reggaeton. La Chavela is great for its modern feel and in Manaus, the main attraction is the band, of the same name, that plays live for all its fans. You can also find Nirvana and Lola in this plaza. Choose one or walk from one to another and club hop for a night like no other.
La Havana
This is the most chic nightclub in the city, located in the ritzy Del Valle area. La Habana is such an exclusive place that it's a little difficult to get in. It is said that it is a place to see and to be seen. If you're in your 30s and like mingling with high society, this club is ideal. Listen to some block-rocking beats in this small and private disco, where class is the order of the day. The specialty of the house is Cuban food but there are also quesadillas, hamburgers, fries, sandwiches and a bar.
Nueva Luna
Come and spend incredible nights at the best bar in Barrio Antiguo, where Margaritas are the drink of choice. Nueva Luna is an ideal locale for hanging out with friends, enjoying great food and listening to live music. It is conveniently divided into a bar area and a restaurant area so that you can sit in the section of your choice. The atmosphere will draw you in as you admire the excellent view and great music.
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